Property Tax Rate (per $100)
The Texas property tax rate, expressed as dollars per $100 of taxable appraised value rather than in mills.
Texas property tax rates are commonly stated as a dollar amount per 100 dollars of taxable value. To find the annual tax, divide the taxable value by 100 and multiply by the rate per 100. Each taxing unit, such as the county, school district, and city, sets its own rate, and the rates combine on one bill.
Taxable value is the appraised value minus any exemptions, such as the homestead exemption. Apply exemptions first, then apply the combined rate. If an exam question uses mills instead, one mill is one dollar per 1,000 of value.
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Taxable value 210,000 divided by 100 equals 2,100, times a 2.20 rate per 100 equals 4,620 dollars.
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- Homestead Exemption (Texas Tax)
A Texas property tax break that lowers the taxable value of an owner's primary residence, reducing the school and other taxes owed.
- Ad Valorem Tax
A property tax based on the appraised value of real estate, set as of January 1 and paid in arrears in Texas.
- Property Tax Protest
A Texas owner's right to challenge the appraisal district's value or determinations before the appraisal review board.
This definition is Texas real estate exam-prep education, not legal, tax, or professional advice. Verify current rules against the official source before relying on them for a real transaction. Back to the full glossary.